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Blood Sugar Impact of Donuts

Donuts
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Donuts has a BSI score of 122.0, indicating high blood sugar impact. Contains 64.4g carbs, 2.2g fiber, 4.4g protein per serving. Consider portion size and individual response when planning meals.

Grams
per serving

Key Nutrients

Per 45.0g serving

Donuts contains 29.0g of carbs, 11.0g of sugar, 2.0g of protein, 7.0g of fat, and 1.0g of fiber per 45.0g serving. These nutrients directly impact blood sugar levels and overall nutritional value.

Nutrient Amount
per serving
Carbs 29.0g
Sugars 11.0g
Fiber 1.0g
Protein 2.0g
Fat 7.0g

Estimated Blood Sugar Response

BSI Score:
54

Donuts contains 64.4g of carbs, 24.4g of sugar, and 2.2g of fiber per 45.0 Gg serving. This chart shows the estimated blood sugar curve based on these nutritional factors. This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only.

Medical Disclaimer: This blood sugar response estimate is intended for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

Our Methodology: We calculate blood sugar impact using nutritional data including carbohydrates, sugars, fiber content, and food processing factors. This proprietary algorithm estimates timing and magnitude of blood sugar response based on established glycemic research.

Important: Individual responses vary significantly based on metabolism, medication, activity level, and overall health. This tool cannot replace professional medical advice, glucose monitoring, or consultation with your healthcare provider.

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Serving size 45.0 Gg

Calories 180

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7.0g 9%
Saturated Fat 3.0g 15%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 14.9mg 5%
Sodium 220.1mg 10%
Total Carbohydrates 29.0g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Total Sugars 11.0g

* 17.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 19.8mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

INGREDIENTS:

CANE SUGAR, WHITE RICE FLOUR, TAPIOCA STARCH, WATER, WHOLE EGGS, SWEET RICE FLOUR, NON-HYDROGENATED SHORTENING (PALM OIL, MODIFIED PALM OIL), FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDE, YEAST, PEA PROTEIN, EGG WHITES, XANTHAN GUM, FRUIT CONCENTRATE (DEXTROSE, DEXTRIN, FIBER), SALT, RICE BRAN EXTRACT, CELLULOSE, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, PEA STARCH, MONO CALCIUM PHOSPHATE), GLUCONO DELTA LACTONE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CINNAMON, NUTMEG.

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Vitamins & Minerals

Minerals

Calcium 4% DV
Iron 4% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Compare this against

CANE SUGAR, WHITE RICE FLOUR, TAPIOCA STARCH, WATER, WHOLE EGGS, SWEET RICE FLOUR, NON-HYDROGENATED SHORTENING (PALM OIL, MODIFIED PALM OIL), FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDE, YEAST, PEA PROTEIN, EGG WHITES, XANTHAN GUM, FRUIT CONCENTRATE (DEXTROSE, DEXTRIN, FIBER), SALT, RICE BRAN EXTRACT, CELLULOSE, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, PEA STARCH, MONO CALCIUM PHOSPHATE), GLUCONO DELTA LACTONE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CINNAMON, NUTMEG.

Food Tags

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Blood Sugar Impact Tags

Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality score below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Kinnikinnick
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 397182

Frequently Asked Questions

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